Synthetic or Mineral oil ?
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Harmaston, TX
Just looked at the Honda "Fixed Price" service booklet ( which covers all Honda models )and they list 3 oil types - SL/CF 5W40 ( fully synthetic ), SM 5W30 ( mineral ), and SL 10W30 ( maybe for transmission but the writing is in Thai )however they don't specify car types for each.
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: NH
And this is spelled out in black and white where?
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Colorado
Absolutely false. Where did you get this idea?
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From: Georgia
oooo an argument!
May I direct your attention to aisle 3.8 where there's a fight already in progress.
Honda just says (owners manual, 2009 page 254) whatever oil you put in it must meet the service requirements and weight of conventional oil they specify. I guess that means only use 5w20.
Me, I just drive into the Honda-fast-service lane on the way to work. Honda dino 5w20 (they told me exxon/mobile makes it here) and a wash. $25, 20 minutes I'm on my way. Yes I use the MM. Yes I'm ignorant.
May I direct your attention to aisle 3.8 where there's a fight already in progress.
Honda just says (owners manual, 2009 page 254) whatever oil you put in it must meet the service requirements and weight of conventional oil they specify. I guess that means only use 5w20.
Me, I just drive into the Honda-fast-service lane on the way to work. Honda dino 5w20 (they told me exxon/mobile makes it here) and a wash. $25, 20 minutes I'm on my way. Yes I use the MM. Yes I'm ignorant.
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From: Louisville
5w20 or better. So 0w20 also works
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Posts: 3,661
From: Georgia
The owners manual is pretty specific. Do you have a shop manual that specifies?:
The viscosity/temp graph shows 5w20 for all ambient temps.
Wouldn't better depend on local temps? In Saudi Arabia I think heavier weights would be better.
If I lived up north I'd probably go for 0w20 regardless of what the manual says, but in Georgia it's moot.
Originally Posted by 2009/10 page 253
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute's latest requirements.
...
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container's label.
5W-20 oil is formulated for year-round
protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
fuel economy.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute's latest requirements.
...
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container's label.
5W-20 oil is formulated for year-round
protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
fuel economy.
Wouldn't better depend on local temps? In Saudi Arabia I think heavier weights would be better.
If I lived up north I'd probably go for 0w20 regardless of what the manual says, but in Georgia it's moot.
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,462
From: Vermont
Synthetic is just fine. Some hondas I believe were designed for synthetic only (I think that's the way the S2K was but I could be wrong). All three of the Honda/Acura dealers I've regularly used all had synthetic oil changes as an option for all hondas/acuras offered.
I have mine done at the dealer using synthetic and have no warranty concerns at all.
~SB
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